[Re]Bae Yong Joon is the Epitome of Hallyu....

July 21, 2009

I've read this news in BOF and seen too in may of my Bae sisters blogs but I choose to lift the English translation of Bb. Thanks dear sisters.

original in korean: e-daily 2009/07/20
translated into japanese: 雪のオンニ / JOB
chinese trans-in-brief: snowkin / loveyongjoon
english trans-in-brief: happiebb / bb's blog

Bae Yong Joon is the Epitome of Hallyu,
Kim Hyun Joong is the New Hallyu Star

Who is the most famous Hallyu star in Japan?

We interviewed over 100 Japanese reporters and journalists who have interviewed many Hallyu stars such as Lee Junki, Song Seung Hun and others.

The verdict, still, "Yonsama" Bae Yong Joon came in tops with an overwhelming win.


The majority of the Japanese media said that they'd ranked Bae Yong Joon as first due to the his extraordinary charisma.

The deputy head from Sanspo's Usami Cultural Editing department said, "It is difficult to describe Bae Yong Joon with words. He has a certain presence, an aura that is unique only to him."

He also said, "Bae Yong Joon also appears to understand the Japanese fans very well."

According to Usami, the other Hallyu stars often appear in paid events and activities in Japan. On the contrary, Bae Yong Joon manages to strike an appropriate balance in this aspect, and this is something that is significantly different from the other Korean stars. In particular, when Bae Yong Joon visits Japan, his first and foremost consideration is always his fans. His value system and thinking is that that the fans will always come first, and not the monetary aspect of things. His way of thinking is being conveyed directly to the fans, and thus he is able to gain the fans' trust, and he earns credibility.

Also, it feels as though Bae Yong Joon does not visit Japan very often; but whenever the fans need him, he will appear and show up at their sides.

It will be very difficult for another Hallyu star to emerge who can surpass Bae Yong Joon, not within a short period of time anyway. Whenever Hallyu stars visit Japan, they will hold concerts and fan meetings, this is practically all that they do. But if they only remain active at such a level and with only such activities, it is very difficult to surpass Bae Yong Joon who has already scaled to the top of the Hallyu peak.

The Japanese media also brought up other Hallyu stars after mentioning the

Hallyu Superstar, Bae Yong Joon.

They had mentioned DBSK,

Song Seung Hun, Lee Byung Hun ,Ryu Shi Won, etc.

But here, the gap between Bae Yong Joon's status and those Hallyu stars who rank number 2 or 3 is huge. This is something that the Japanese media agreed unanimously.

In fact, a small fraction of the media even took the extreme view of, "If without Yonsama, there will be no Hallyu in Japan."

The translation is not complete, as I read the article in BOF (with the help of google trans of course, but still I found it hard) as my brain understand, it said that the next generation of hallyu pop star is Kim Hyun Joong, one of the member of SS501. Take note Kim Hyun Joong is the leader of SS501 and he's one of the cast of Boys Over Flower too. SS501 sung the OST of Boys Over Flowers that I really like to listen too.

(From left to right) Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Hyun Joong, Park Jung Min(sitting),(up) Heo Yeong Saeng and Kim Hyung Joon(Baby)

The F4- Boys Over Flowers
Left to right- Kim Jun, Kim Hyun Joong, Lee Min Ho and Kim Bum

BoA and

DBSK/TVXQ too were mention as the role models too.

All through the years, My "Honey Baeb" still on the top, yeheeey!!!!!! And the coming up hallyu star is Kim Hyun Joong of SS501.... Hmmmmm.. it's good 'coz I like SS501 too, they're all cute, good singers and dances well.

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